Amilton de Mello

Dr. Amilton de Mello

University of Nevada, Reno
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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 May 2018 in Meat Science
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FMF.H. de Moura
F.H. de Moura
KBK. Van Den Broek
K. Van Den Broek
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1 May 2017 in Meat Science
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Y. Yeh
PPP. Purushothaman
P. Purushothaman
NGN. Gupta
N. Gupta
MRM. Ragnone
M. Ragnone
SVS.C. Verma
S.C. Verma
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1 April 2020 in Meat Science
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ESE.L. Shebs
E.L. Shebs
MLM.J. Lukov
M.J. Lukov
FGFrancine Mezzomo Giotto
Francine Mezzomo Giotto
ETE.S. Torres
E.S. Torres
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21 May 2020 in Foods
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AFAna Paula B. Fruet
Ana Paula B. Fruet
FGFrancine Mezzomo Giotto
Francine Mezzomo Giotto
MFMozart Fonseca
Mozart Fonseca
JNJosé Laerte Laerte Nörnberg
José Laerte Laerte Nörnberg
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The tannin extract of Quebracho Colorado wood (Schinopsis balansae and Schinopsis lorentzii) is rich in proanthocyanidins with demonstrated powerful scavenging activity against free radicals. Currently, this extract is used in the wine industry to improve sensory attributes, stabilize color, and act as a redox buffer. In this study, we hypothesized that condensed tannins from Quebracho Colorado wood could be incorporated into beef patties as a natural antioxidant source to improve shelf life. Patties formulated with tannin extract (0, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%) were evaluated for instrumental color, lipid oxidation, and sensory attributes. Patties were displayed under refrigerated aerobic conditions (PVC film) for 6 days for color and lipid oxidation analysis. For sensory analysis, patties were frozen immediately after formulation. Control (0%) samples were redder than samples formulated with 1.5% tannin during the first 4 days of display. For b*, samples formulated with 1.5% tannin were predominantly yellower during display. After day 4, chroma values were higher in samples formulated with 1.5% tannin. The inclusion of tannin extract improved lipid stability, however, levels above 0.5% decreased tenderness, softness, juiciness, and overall desirability of patties.

17 April 2019 in Meat Science
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AFA.P.B. Fruet
A.P.B. Fruet
JNJosé Laerte Laerte Nörnberg
José Laerte Laerte Nörnberg
CCC.R. Calkins
C.R. Calkins
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1 January 2018 in Meat Science
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SOS.T. Omaye
S.T. Omaye
FRF.A. Ribeiro
F.A. Ribeiro
CCC.R. Calkins
C.R. Calkins
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